CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD MADE BY DUFILHO, NEW ORLEANS.

CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD MADE BY DUFILHO, NEW ORLEANS. A Confederate copy of the US Model 1850 foot officer’s sword by this fine New Orleans sword smith. It has a 30-1/2” straight sgl-edged blade with a wide unstopped fuller. Stamped approx. 4” from the hilt is “Dufilho/N. Orleans”. The hilt is of cast brass with a floral decorated counterguard and a sgl-branch knuckle bow with a cast brass pommel, cast with a laurel leaf pattern. The pommel is of New Orleans style 2-pc construction. The grip is of wood covered in black leather and wrapped in twisted brass wire. The scabbard is black bridal leather stitched up the back with heavy brass top mount and drag, which appear to be replacements. The center mount, with a sgl carrying ring, is of sheet brass with a crudely engraved two and three-line decoration, which I believe to be orig to the sword. CONDITION: Sword is in nice untouched condition. Blade has a medium brown, uncleaned patina with numerous areas of surface rust across the bottom half of the blade. Maker’s markings are bold and clear. Hilt is slightly bent. Grip is fine. 4-57230 (10,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3153	$11,500.00	CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD MADE BY DUFILHO, NEW ORLEANS. A Confederate copy of the US Model 1850 foot officer’s sword by this fine New Orleans sword smith. It has a 30-1/2” straight sgl-edged blade with a wide unstopped fuller. Stamped approx. 4” from the hilt is “Dufilho/N. Orleans”. The hilt is of cast brass with a floral decorated counterguard and a sgl-branch knuckle bow with a cast brass pommel, cast with a laurel leaf pattern. The pommel is of New Orleans style 2-pc construction. The grip is of wood covered in black leather and wrapped in twisted brass wire. The scabbard is black bridal leather stitched up the back with heavy brass top mount and drag, which appear to be replacements. The center mount, with a sgl carrying ring, is of sheet brass with a crudely engraved two and three-line decoration, which I believe to be orig to the sword. CONDITION: Sword is in nice untouched condition. Blade has a medium brown, uncleaned patina with numerous areas of surface rust across the bottom half of the blade. Maker’s markings are bold and clear. Hilt is slightly bent. Grip is fine. 4-57230 (10,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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